The Rise Of Social Networking Sites And Their Effects On OurLives

Many social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace have exploded in popularity over

the last few years. Today, it seems hard to believe that these sites didn't even exist in 2003. So much

has changed over the Internet in modern times. The avenues for entertainment are greater than they

ever have been before, and I personally do not understand how anyone could ever be bored!

The debate rages on about how these social networking sites affect our health. Many people have

made new friends or even met special mates on these social networking sites. Some studies suggest

that Facebook or Twitter could actually be harmful to our social health. Instead of meeting people in

person, we are spending more time in front of our computer screens checking out the latest info on

John. I really do not see how anyone really cares when John goes to the bathroom or eats dinner.

Some famous celebrities use Twitter too and use it constantly. As for me, I do not have a Twitter

account because of the stupid ideas behind this site. I don't really want people to know what I am

doing all day long.

There are other people who would argue that social networking sites are great for society. With these

sites, we can keep up with our college friends that we have not seen in twenty plus years. We can

keep up on who Keith is dating this week and where Mary parties on the weekends. There are no

more questions about whether Johnny has broken up with Sally. If Johnny and Sally break up, we just

see the changes on their relationship status on their Facebook profiles. This lets us gossip about

Johnny and Sally without having to confirm with Johnny or Sally about their tragic breakup.

There are many other great benefits of social networking sites. We have to learn how to manage our

time so we can use these sites in moderation. There is nothing worse than the person who needs to

change their Twitter status six times a day, and most people could really care less about your algebra

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